Tiny Trichoglottis
Trichoglottis pusilla (Teijsm. & Binn.) Rchb.f.
Trichoglottis pusilla is a miniature epiphytic orchid in the family Orchidaceae, native to Java and Sumatra. It features a short stem with oblong, fleshy leaves and produces two flowers with red lines on racemes. The obovate and fleshy labellum is a distinguishing trait. The specific epithet pusilla refers to its small size.
Description
Trichoglottis pusilla (Teijsm. & Binn.) Rchb.f. is a small epiphytic orchid found in Java and Sumatra. It has a short stem supporting fleshy, oblong leaves. The plant produces two flowers on racemes, each with red markings. The labellum is obovate and fleshy. The species was first described in 1856 and is known for its diminutive size, as indicated by the specific epithet pusilla.
Other common names
Tiny Trichoglottis
Distribution
Jawa · Sumatera
Synonyms
Trichoglottis cochlearisVanda pusillaTrichoglottis pusilla f. fatoviciana
